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redtail 12-04-2015 04:49 PM

A-7
 
Hey Guys,
I want an A-7 sooooooooo bad. Now that Fly Eagle is using carbon in their honeycomb mix, is it safe to fly "Fly Eagle" equipment? Not trying to start a mean thread, I just want a good size A-7 and they have one. Chic

Justflying1 12-04-2015 05:22 PM

What a company used is not all that matters. It's the way it is used and where it is used.
I can give a monkey carbon, kevlar, titanium etc etc and I would still end up with a banana.

invertmast 12-04-2015 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by redtail (Post 12136625)
Hey Guys,
I want an A-7 sooooooooo bad. Now that Fly Eagle is using carbon in their honeycomb mix, is it safe to fly "Fly Eagle" equipment? Not trying to start a mean thread, I just want a good size A-7 and they have one. Chic


If i gave you the keys to the boeing 747 production line, youd have a better chance at coming out with a viable airplane

FalconWings 12-04-2015 07:55 PM

redtail, I want one bad too. I have a FEJ F-35 and it's ok, I have limited trust in it, but not for the A7.... which has a history.

The only thing left for us is to build a Century Jet A7, which I've been told it's a nice kit and there are some flying out there.

Hope that helps. Perhaps Skymaster will stop making 6 sizes of the same freakin' model and day and make an A7.

FalconWings 12-04-2015 07:56 PM

http://centuryjet.com/shop/airplane-...a-7-basic-kit/

RAPPTOR 12-05-2015 02:55 AM

glass work from this company, really bad..no "good gear" for this ..

CraigG 12-05-2015 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by redtail (Post 12136625)
Hey Guys,
I want an A-7 sooooooooo bad..............I just want a good size A-7. Chic

+1 +1 +1

Hard to believe a reputable manufacturer has not produced one yet. There have been rumors over the years that BV had one in the works but it's never materialized. Still hoping.

Craig

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2134045

karl hibbs 12-05-2015 07:42 AM

what are the known problems with the fej A-7

rhklenke 12-05-2015 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by karl hibbs (Post 12136847)
what are the known problems with the fej A-7

Mainly that the wings blow off...

Bob

DUCMOZ 12-05-2015 10:29 AM

Hi Karl

as mentioned, that plane would not hold together. I know what you are thinking! We saw the aftermath at Best in the west event and was not pretty.

Behzad

Bob_B 12-05-2015 10:38 AM


Originally Posted by CraigG (Post 12136785)
+1 +1 +1

Hard to believe a reputable manufacturer has not produced one yet. There have been rumors over the years that BV had one in the works but it's never materialized. Still hoping.

Craig

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2134045

Craig you must have really liked the SLUF as you're smiling.

redtail 12-05-2015 01:25 PM

Wow, you guys are to good and to funny all at the same time. Completely understand all that each of you have said. What a beautiful airframe. As you said Craig, why has it not been built by SOMEONE other than FEJ. Will look at the Century Jet but I would like one just a bit larger. I'll keep hoping it might happen before I'm dead. Smile. Chic

rbxbear44 12-05-2015 01:47 PM


Originally Posted by rhklenke (Post 12136876)
Mainly that the wings blow off...

Bob

Bob, LOL! I about spew'd my gulp of water through my nose!!! Yep, that's about it!

karl hibbs 12-05-2015 02:18 PM

I was just curious as I just flew one a few weeks ago and it was a little nose heavy , the control throws were a little off. so how long does it take before the wings blow off?

FalconWings 12-05-2015 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by karl hibbs (Post 12136975)
I was just curious as I just flew one a few weeks ago and it was a little nose heavy , the control throws were a little off. so how long does it take before the wings blow off?


According to research the FEJ Blowout Coefficient (Fboc) = 30<Fboc<40

On a really good one = 32

KREAMKARTER 12-05-2015 05:05 PM

If the FEJ version is right for you size wise, perhaps buy it, flop a mold off it and make your own? only a suggestion! Been done before!

VF84sluggo 12-05-2015 06:56 PM


Originally Posted by CraigG (Post 12136785)
Hard to believe a reputable manufacturer has not produced one yet.

I've wondered the same thing. Do the manufacturers think there would be little demand?

Now what would be waaaay cool would be an F-8, with a functional variable-incidence wing!

FalconWings 12-05-2015 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VF84sluggo (Post 12137082)
I've wondered the same thing. Do the manufacturers think there would be little demand?

Now what would be waaaay cool would be an F-8, with a functional variable-incidence wing!

you mean like this one?

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2134178

Rider-60 12-06-2015 12:59 AM

Did Mr Hudson give up is F-8 Project? Not many updates on his website.

RAPPTOR 12-06-2015 02:45 AM

Century gear,,, no good

Peter Coers 12-06-2015 03:14 AM

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perhaps.............would be nice in lithoplating :p

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2134191

redtail 12-06-2015 04:11 AM


A great idea, wish I had the skills to make a mold. Chic

gunradd 12-06-2015 05:10 AM

I have flown smaller a7s and in my opinion its a terrible flying airplane. Maybe bigger ones fly better but I think its an aircraft design issue not size issue.

I am sick of hawks and L39s though and agree something else needs to be built.

Scott Douglas 12-06-2015 06:36 AM

+1 !! Leaving FEJ aside, decent size MiG 29 (single& twin seat), Tornado (single & twin engine), A6 Intruder & yes, an A7 that's properly thought out!




Originally Posted by gunradd (Post 12137217)
I have flown smaller a7s and in my opinion its a terrible flying airplane. Maybe bigger ones fly better but I think its an aircraft design issue not size issue.

I am sick of hawks and L39s though and agree something else needs to be built.


VF84sluggo 12-06-2015 08:29 AM


Originally Posted by gunradd (Post 12137217)
I am sick of hawks and L39s though and agree something else needs to be built.

+(there isn't an 'infinity' symbol on my keyboard)


Originally Posted by FalconWings (Post 12137102)

Yeah, kind of like this one...except in a VF-111 Sundowner's livery


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